Bauhinia (/ b oʊ ˈ h ɪ n i ə /) [5] is a large genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Cercidoideae [6] and tribe Bauhinieae, [7] in the large flowering plant family Fabaceae, with a pantropical distribution.

Scientific name: Bauhinia blakeana Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh blay-kee-AY-nuh Common name(s): Hong Kong Orchid-Tree Family: Leguminosae USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Uses: large parking lot islands (> 200 square feet in size); wide tree lawns (>6 feet wide); medium-sized

Bauhinia variegata is almost leafless during flowering. Bauhinia purpurea and Bauhinia blakeana , which are often confused with B. variegata, are leafy during flowering. Bauhinia variagata var typica with pink flowering and var candida with white flowering growing side by side.

Scientific name: Bauhinia variegata. Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh vair-ee-eh-GAY-tuh. Common name(s): orchid tree. Family: Fabaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Figure 2) Origin: native to India, Vietnam, and southeastern China

Bauhinia racemosa, commonly known as the bidi leaf tree, is a rare medicinal species of flowering shrub with religious significance. It is a small crooked tree with drooping branches that grows 3–5 metres (10–16 ft) tall and flowers between February and May.

Each leaf is two-lobed, each lobe usually rounded, but occasionally pointed – suggesting the imprint of an ox hoof. Pin Flowers are showy and appear over a long period of time.

Bauhinia purpurea, most variable, produces narrow-petaled, red-purple to blue-purple flowers in late fall and early winter while leaves are on the trees. Bauhinia monandra produces pink, single-stamened flowers all summer. Bauhinia acuminata also blooms all summer but with white flowers.

Jan 6, 2025 · Bauhinia’s environment should include regular airing during summer, either by placing it outdoors, on a balcony, or through open windows. The plant may experience leaf shedding during colder months, but proper care minimizes leaf loss.

Scientific name: Bauhinia spp. Pronunciation: bah-HIN-ee-uh species Common name(s): Orchid-Tree Family: Leguminosae USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Uses: large parking lot islands (> 200 square feet in size); wide tree lawns (>6 feet wide); medium-sized parking lot islands (100-200 square feet in ...

Leaf Description: Bi-lobed, light to medium green leaves have yellowish green veins. Leaves are deeply cleft at the apex and base, producing a twin leaf (butterfly wing) effect.